Expert Tips

If you don’t have mini fluted tube cake pans, you can make one large cake. Use a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan and increase the baking time by about 30 minutes, but still use a toothpick to check when it’s done.

Garnish the cakes with chopped nuts to add extra flavor and texture.

The sauce can be made ahead of time and then simply reheat it prior to serving.